Lead Commissioning Manager

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Building Services consultancy is seeking a Lead Commissioning Manager to join their dynamic team. With over 35 years of experience, this forward-thinking company specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions for the construction industry. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the commissioning process, ensuring compliance with British standards and regulations while leading a team to achieve project milestones. If you possess a degree in engineering and have a proven track record in commissioning management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven UK experience in commissioning management.
• Strong understanding of British standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review all commissioning related documentation and processes.
• Attend commissioning meetings and witness testing activities.
• Provide detailed reports to the client at agreed frequency.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Understanding of MEP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

My client is a Building Services consultancy providing single source solutions to the construction industry, property owners, and property managers. They provide solutions on all aspects of Building Services Commissioning and Client Verification and have been at the forefront of Commissioning Management for over 35 years. As a result of growth, they are looking for a Lead Commissioning Manager to join the team. Responsibilities will include the following:

1. Review all commissioning related documentation
2. Review the testing and commissioning process and plan
3. Identify risks to the project and any potential opportunities
4. Review and report against installation progress
5. Review trade contractors method statements
6. Attend regular commissioning meetings
7. Attend off-site and factory witness tests
8. Witness system pre-commissioning and setting to work activities
9. Witness commissioning activities
10. Witness all integrated system testing
11. Witness all performance/environmental testing
12. Witness testing of life safety systems in conjunction with relevant Statutory Authorities
13. Provide detailed reports to the client at agreed frequency
14. Issue a final summary report to the project team confirming that the services have been correctly installed and commissioned to specification
15. Identify any outstanding works, snags or potential latent risks
16. System commissionability reviews
17. Development of the commissioning plan

When applying for this role as Commissioning Manager, you will have skills and/or experience in the following items in order to be successful:

1. Degree or HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven UK experience in commissioning management.
3. Strong understanding of MEP systems and integration within building environments.
4. Extensive knowledge and understanding of British standards and building regulations.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Strong leadership and communication skills.
7. Development of the commissioning programme, including identification of the critical path and construction milestone drivers.
8. Production and installation monitoring to specification and standards.
9. Production of monitoring documents to track factory acceptance tests, method statement production, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance and sign-off.